December 10, 2025

JOY!  JOY!  JOY!! What a JOYFUL past seven days!  Joy last Wednesday as we received a Manna Delivery filled with eggs, meat and produce! JOY from Monty and Carrie from FMUC delivering 180 pounds of food. JOY on Friday, when volunteers stocked the shelves and bagged the produce for Saturday distribution. JOY on Saturday as our 141 neighbors received shopping carts filled with healthy food and were offered Christmas decorations by Lois and Liz. JOY for the Christmas Trees and ornaments donated by Radiant Church. JOY with the number of volunteers who helped welcome our neighbors fill their shopping carts. JOY from the cereal and canned goods we received from a Thrivent Grant written by Michael. JOY on Tuesday from the Apple Valley Woodcrafters Toy Party held at the Elks Club where we received enough toys for all our children to select several items. JOY from Chef Martha as she prepared a Cranberry Salad, Company Cabbage, and Pineapple Sauce for the WLOS Carolina Kitchen Segment. Truly a JOYFUL Week! 

Saturday, we welcomed 141 families representing 564 individuals. There were 10 new families representing 33 family members. We continue to need volunteers who can help with Spanish registrations. Once a month would be very helpful!

On behalf of our Pantry Board, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous food and monetary donations to our pantry. Your donations will make a significant impact on the lives of those in our community who are struggling with food insecurity.